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Viola Desmond : a hero for us all Cover Image Book Book

Viola Desmond : a hero for us all/ by Sarah Howden ; pictures by Nick Craine.

Howden, Sarah, (author.). Craine, Nick, 1971- (illustrator.). Howden, Sarah. 5-minute stories for fearless girls. (Added Author).

Summary:

"In 1946, Viola Desmond stood her ground when she was refused a seat at a movie theatre because of the colour of her skin. Let's remember her courageous act together!"-- Back cover.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781443459839
  • Physical Description: 30 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm.
  • Publisher: Toronto, Ontario : Collins, [2019]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"This work is adapted from "Viola Desmond takes her seat" in 5-minute stories for fearless girls by Sarah Howden, illustrations by Nick Craine."--Page facing title page.
Subject: Desmond, Viola, 1914-1965 > Juvenile literature.
Race discrimination > Nova Scotia > History > Juvenile literature.
Civil rights > Nova Scotia > History > Juvenile literature.
Black Canadians > Nova Scotia > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Readers (Primary)
Genre: Biographies.
Readers (Publications).
Topic Heading: Early Reader-Green
Black lives matter
BLM

Available copies

  • 8 of 8 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Terrace Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
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Terrace Public Library EAR (Green) HOW (Text) 35151001099605 Early Reader Books Volume hold Available -


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